TY 2025 Form 990

- TIN:

SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2025

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

CAUSE FOR PAWS LINCOLN

Employer identification number

27-4382622

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization must generally satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...........................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2021	(b) 2022	(c) 2023	(d) 2024	(e) 2025	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) ..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2021	(b) 2022	(c) 2023	(d) 2024	(e) 2025	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2025 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage for 2024 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2025. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......................

33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .....................

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2025. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions .....................................................

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2021	(b) 2022	(c) 2023	(e) 2025	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.")	248	1,598	752	4,267	6,865
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose					0
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....					0
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...					0
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge					0
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5	248	1,598	752	4,267	6,865
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons					0
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.					0
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)					6,865

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2021	(b) 2022	(c) 2023	(e) 2025	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6	248	1,598	752	4,267	6,865
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources					0
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975					0
c	Add lines 10a and 10b
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.					0
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..					0
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..	248	1,598	752	4,267	6,865

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2025 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

0 %

Public support percentage from 2024 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2025 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

0 %

Investment income percentage from 2024 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests-2025. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......

33 1/3 % support tests—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .....

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions ....

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described on 11a above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental supported organization. Describe in Part VI how you supported a governmental supported organization (see instructions).

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of its supported organization(s)? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to each of its supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described on line 2a, above, constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a, 3b, and 3c below.

Are the organization and its supported organization(s) part of an integrated system (for example, a hospital system)? If “Yes,” provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization direct the policies, programs, and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect (and remove) a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by 0.035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally- integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes	1
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity	2
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations	3
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets	4
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI)	5
6Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 5.	6
7 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions	7
8 Distributable amount for 2025 from Section C, line 6	8
9 Line 7 amount divided by Line 8 amount	9

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2025	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2025
1 Distributable amount for 2025 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2025 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2025:
a From 2020.......
b From 2021.......
c From 2022.......
d From 2023.......
e From 2024.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2025 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2020 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2025 from Section D, line 6:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2025 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2025, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2025. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2026. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2021.....
b Excess from 2022.....
c Excess from 2023.....
d Excess from 2024.....
e Excess from 2025.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2025)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, and 3c; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5 and 7; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

Additional Data

Software ID:	25022934
Software Version:	2025v4.0

	(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

(a) Description	(b) Book value
(1)COLLECTION	10,000
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........	10,000

Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......	1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................	2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................	3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................	4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......	5

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........	1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................	2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................	3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................	4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......	5

- TIN:

SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

CAUSE FOR PAWS LINCOLN

Employer identification number

27-4382622

Return Reference	Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b	No review was or will be conducted.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19	No documents available to the public.
CODE OF CONDUCT & ETHICS POLICY	Cause For Paws Lincoln is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt charity with the mission of helping domesticated Dogs & Cats live a long, happy and healthy life. We help other Animal Rescue groups with support and monetary donations. We also help low income individuals get quality health care for their pets.Our retail operation and support for animals requires all involved to work as a team towards the goals we set. We must work with the public and others in a professional and compassionate manner. Within our operation itself each individual from the President to the newest volunteer must conduct themselves in a positive, kind and considerate manner. How we treat each other reflects directly upon ourselves and the public we serve.Honesty, transparency and decency must be practiced in every aspect of our operation and any malicious or self-serving behavior cannot be tolerated.There is no room for discrimination, harassment or indecent behavior towards any member of our organization. No one should be subjected to a hostile work environment based on their race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious or political beliefs or any other trait that makes us all different. Everyone must behave in a manner that uplifts our co workers and the people we interact with.There will inevitably be times or circumstances that may be stressful or call someones behavior or actions into question. Any such circumstance or event must be handled in a calm, non-confrontational manner out of public view as to not tarnish a happy environment that makes our operation flourish. Dishonest and dis-respectful conduct must not affect our most important assets, our coworkers and the customers and donors that are the life blood of our operation. Every one of us must not wish ill will towards the organization in public or private. Harmful or negative comments in real time or on social media directed at Cause For Paws can have disastrous consequences. Even our conduct outside and regardless of Cause For Paws can reflect poorly on the operation. Any volunteer that refuses to comply with the spirit of this document may be expelled by the on duty manager at any time. Contractors & any member of the board of directors are also subject to expulsion. Board members will be governed by the bylaws and any other policies in effect.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY & AGREEMENT	It is important for Cause for Paws - Lincoln directors, officers, and staff to be aware that both real and apparent conflicts of interest or dualities of interest sometimes occur in the course of conducting the affairs of the corporation and that the appearance of conflict can be troublesome even if there is in fact no conflict whatsoever. Conflicts occur because the many persons associated with the corporation should be expected to have, and do in fact generally have multiple interests and affiliations and various positions of responsibility within the community.In these situations a person will sometimes owe identical duties of loyalty to two or more corporations. The purpose of the conflict of interest policy is to protect the corporations taxexempt interest when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer or director of the corporation or might result in a possibleexcess benefit transaction. The policy is intended to supplement but not replace any applicable state and federal laws governing conflict of interest applicable to nonprofit and charitable organizations.Conflicts are undesirable because they potentially or eventually place the interests of others ahead of the corporations obligations to its charitable purposes and to the public interest.Conflicts are also undesirable because they often reflect adversely upon the person involved and upon the institutions with which they are affiliated, regardless of the actual facts or motivations of the parties. However, the long-range best interests of the corporation do not require the termination of all association with persons who may have real or apparent conflicts that are harmless to all individuals or entities involved.Each member of the board of directors and the staff of the corporation has a duty of loyalty to the corporation. The duty of loyalty generally requires a director or staff member to prefer the interests of the corporation over the directors/staffs interest or the interests of others. In addition, directors and staff of the corporation shall avoid acts of self-dealing which may adversely affect the tax-exempt status of the corporation or cause there to arise any sanction orpenalty by a governmental authority.In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement.ARTICLE IIDEFINITIONS2.1 Interested PersonAny director, principal officer, or member of a committee with governing board delegated powers, who has a direct or indirect financial interest, as defined below, is an interested person.2.2 Financial InterestA person has a financial interest if the person has, directly or indirectly, thorough business, investment, or family:(a) An ownership or investment interest in any entity with which the corporation has a transaction or arrangement,(b) A compensation arrangement with the corporation or with any entity or individual with which the corporation has a transaction or arrangement, or(c) A potential ownership or investment interest in, or compensation arrangement with, any entity or individual with which the corporation is negotiating a transaction or arrangement.Compensation includes direct and indirect remuneration as well as gifts or favors that are not insubstantial. A financial interest is not necessarily a conflict of interest. Under Article III, Section 2, a person who has a financial interest may have a conflict of interest only if the appropriate governing board or committee decides that a conflict of interest exists.ARTICLE IIIPROCEDURES3.1 Duty to DiscloseIn connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement3.2 Determining Whether a Conflict of Interest ExistsAfter disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists.3.3 Procedures for Addressing the Conflict of Interest(a) An interested person may make a presentation at the governing board or committee meeting,but after the presentation, he/she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest.(b) The chairperson of the governing board or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement.(c) After exercising due diligence, the governing board or committee shall determine whether the corporation can obtain with reasonable efforts a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest.(d) If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the governing board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in the corporation's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination it shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement.3.4 Violations of the Conflicts of Interest Policy(a) If the governing board or committee has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the member of the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose.(b) If, after hearing the member's response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the governing board or committee determines the member has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.ARTICLE IVRECORDS OF PROCEEDINGS4.1 MinutesThe minutes of the governing board and all committees with board delegated powers shall contain:(a) The names of the persons who disclosed or otherwise were found to have a financial interest in connection with an actual or possible conflict of interest, the nature of the financial interest, any action taken to determine whether a conflict of interest was present, and the governing board's or committee's decision as to whether a conflict of interest in fact existed.(b) The names of the persons who were present for discussions and votes relating to the transaction or arrangement, the content of the discussion, including any alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement, and a record of any votes taken in connection with the proceedings.ARTICLE VCOMPENSATION5.1 A voting member of the governing board who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the corporation for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that member's compensation.5.2 A voting member of any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the corporation for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that member's compensation.5.3. No voting member of the governing board or any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the corporation, either individually or collectively, is prohibited from providing information to any committee regarding compensation.ARTICLE VIANNUAL STATEMENTSEach director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person:(a) Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy,(b) Has read and understands the policy,(c) Has agreed to comply with the policy, and(e) Understands that the corporation is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.ARTICLE VIIPERIODIC REVIEWSTo ensure the corporation operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted. The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects:(a) Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey inf
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT	I have read the attached conflicts of interest policy and agree to comply fully with its terms and conditions at all times during my service as a contractor and / or a Cause for Paws Lincoln Board member. If at any time following the submission of this form I become aware of any actual or potential conflicts of interest, or if the information provided below becomes inaccurate or incomplete, I will promptly notify the Cause for Paws - Lincoln Board of Directors in writing.Disclosure of Actual or Potential Conflicts of Interest if any, attach additional pages if necessary.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I acknowledge and agree that my selection for service on the Board and the opportunities made available to me by serving on the Board constitute good and valuable consideration for entering into this agreement, the receipt and sufficiency of which I hereby acknowledge.Name: & Position. Please print then sign belowName______________________________________Positon_______________________________________________________________________Signature: _____________________________________
DOCUMENT RETENTION & DESTRUCTION POLICY	Document DestructionThe Document Retention and Destruction Policy identifies the record retention responsibilities of staff, volunteers, members of the board of directors, and outsiders for maintaining and documenting the storage and destruction of the organizations documents and records.The organizations staff, volunteers, members of the board of directors, committee members and outsiders (independent contractors via agreements with them) are required to honor the following rules:a. Paper or electronic documents indicated under the terms for retention in the following section will be transferred and maintained by the Secretary, Chasity Smith.b. All other paper documents will be destroyed after 7 years.c. All other electronic documents will be deleted from all individual computers, data bases, networks, and back-up storage after 10 years.d. No paper or electronic documents will be destroyed or deleted if pertinent to any ongoing or anticipated government investigation or proceeding or private litigation (check with legal counsel or the human resources department for any current or foreseen litigation if employees have not been notified); ande. No paper or electronic documents will be destroyed or deleted as required to comply with government auditing standards (Single Audit Act).Record RetentionType of Document Minimum RequirementAccounts payable ledgers and schedules 7 yearsAudit reports PermanentlyBank reconciliations 2 yearsBank statements 3 yearsChecks (for important payments and purchases) PermanentlyContracts, mortgages, notes, and leases (expired) 7 yearsContracts (still in effect) Contract periodCorrespondence (general) 2 yearsCorrespondence (legal and important matters) PermanentlyCorrespondence (with customers and vendors) 2 yearsDeeds, mortgages, and bills of sale PermanentlyDepreciation schedules PermanentlyDuplicate deposit slips 2 yearsEmployment applications 3 yearsExpense analyses/expense distribution schedules 7 yearsYear-end financial statements PermanentlyInsurance records, current accident reports, claims, Permanentlypolicies, and so on (active and expired)Internal audit reports 3 yearsInventory records for products, materials, & supplies 3 yearsInvoices (to customers, from vendors) 7 yearsMinute books, bylaws, and charter PermanentlyPatents and related papers PermanentlyPayroll records and summaries 7 yearsPersonnel files (terminated employees) 7 yearsRetirement and pension records PermanentlyTax returns and worksheets PermanentlyTimesheets 7 yearsTrademark registrations and copyrights PermanentlyWithholding tax statements 7 years
MISSION STATEMENT	MissionCause for Paws Lincoln is dedicated to supporting animals, communities and people in need. Through direct care, education and financial support, we will use our proceeds to improve the lives of those that need us. We recognize the beneficial bond between humans and animals. We will do what it takes to support our community.VisionWhile our organization is in Lincoln Nebraska special circumstances require that we address problems outside our community and surrounding area. Cause for Paws Lincoln will act in other areas near and far around the globe, if deemed necessary by the members of the organization.Our operationsCause for Paws Lincoln operates a 6000 sq foot retail store in Lincoln, NE. We are a donation-based boutique that sells quality clothing, home goods and pet supplies. This is how we help animals,individuals and communities:1. Partner with veterinary clinics who exemplify the importance of quality care and services at affordable prices, through direct payments, for low-income or hardship owners.2. Intervene in cases involving stray, abused, neglected and/or abandoned pets. Partnering with local,state and federal agencies for guidance and help to ensure a positive outcome.3. Provide support for individuals or families experiencing hardship, domestic violence or abuse.4. Funding efforts to help individuals and animals affected by natural disasters, including traveling to those locations for direct support and aid.5. Designated safe place for individuals needing help(https://www.nationalsafeplace.org/)6. Share accessible tools and resources that foster growth in the communities we have reached.This is who we are. This is why we are compelled to act.We appreciate your support, engagement and partnerships.The Cause for Paws Lincoln Team
SEXUAL HARRASSMENT POLICY	The Policy StatementCause for Paws - Lincoln is committed to providing a safe environment for all its employees free from discrimination on any ground and from harassment at work including sexual harassment.Cause for Paws - Lincoln will operate a zero-tolerance policy for any form of sexual harassment in the workplace, treat all incidents seriously and promptly investigate all allegations of sexual harassment. Any person found to have sexually harassed another will face disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from employment, termination of work contract and expulsion from any board position.All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and treated with respect and in confidence. No one will be victimized for making such a complaint.Definition of sexual harassmentSexual harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature which makes a person feel offended,humiliated and/or intimidated. It includes situations where a person is asked to engage in sexual activity as a condition of that persons employment, as well as situations which create an environment which is hostile, intimidating or humiliating for the recipient.Sexual harassment can involve one or more incidents and actions constituting harassment may be physical, verbal and non-verbal. Examples of conduct or behavior which constitute sexual harassment include, but are not limited to:Physical conduct Unwelcome physical contact including patting, pinching, stroking, kissing, hugging,fondling, or inappropriate touching Physical violence, including sexual assault Physical contact, e.g. touching, pinching The use of job-related threats or rewards to solicit sexual favorsVerbal conduct Comments on a workers appearance, age, private life, etc. Sexual comments, stories and jokes Sexual advances Repeated and unwanted social invitations for dates or physical intimacy Insults based on the sex of the worker Condescending or paternalistic remarks Sending sexually explicit messages (by phone or by email)Non-verbal conduct Display of sexually explicit or suggestive material Sexually suggestive gestures Whistling LeeringAnyone can be a victim of sexual harassment, regardless of their sex and of the sex of the harasser. Cause for Paws Lincoln recognizes that sexual harassment may also occur between people of the same sex. What matters is that the sexual conduct is unwanted and unwelcome by the person against whom the conduct is directed.Cause for Paws Lincoln recognizes that sexual harassment is a manifestation of power relationships and often occurs within unequal relationships in the workplace, for example between manager or supervisor and employee.Anyone, including employees of Cause for Paws Lincoln, clients, customers, casual workers,contractors or visitors who sexually harasses another will be reprimanded in accordance with this internal policy.All sexual harassment is prohibited whether it takes place within Cause for Paws Lincoln premises or outside, including at social events, business trips, training sessions or conferences sponsored by Cause for Paws Lincoln.Complaints proceduresAnyone who is subject to sexual harassment should, if possible, inform the alleged harasser that the conduct is unwanted and unwelcome. Cause for Paws Lincoln recognizes that sexual harassment may occur in unequal relationships (i.e., between a supervisor and his/her employee)and that it may not be possible for the victim to inform the alleged harasser.If a victim cannot directly approach an alleged harasser, he/she can approach one of the designated staff members responsible for receiving complaints of sexual harassment. This person could be another supervisor, a member of the human resources department, etc.When a designated person receives a complaint of sexual harassment, he/she will: immediately record the dates, times and facts of the incident(s) ascertain the views of the victim as to what outcome he/she wants ensure that the victim understands the organizations procedures for dealing with the complaint discuss and agree the next steps: either informal or formal complaint, on theunderstanding that choosing to resolve the matter informally does not preclude the victim from pursuing a formal complaint if he/she is not satisfied with the outcome keep a confidential record of all discussions respect the choice of the victim ensure that the victim knows that they can lodge the complaint outside of the organization through the relevant country/legal frameworkCause for Paws Lincoln recognizes that because sexual harassment often occurs in unequal relationships within the workplace, victims often feel that they cannot come forward. Cause for Paws Lincoln understands the need to support victims in making complaints.Informal complaints mechanismIf the victim wishes to deal with the matter informally, the designated person will: give an opportunity to the alleged harasser to respond to the complaint ensure that the alleged harasser understands the complaints mechanism facilitate discussion between both parties to achieve an informal resolution which is acceptable to the complainant, or refer the matter to a designated mediator within the organization to resolve the matter ensure that a confidential record is kept of what happens follow up after the outcome of the complaints mechanism to ensure that the behavior has stopped ensure that the above is done speedily and within [14] days of the complaint being madeFormal complaints mechanismIf the victim wants to make a formal complaint or if the informal complaint mechanism has not led to a satisfactory outcome for the victim, the formal complaint mechanism should be used to resolve the matter.The designated person who initially received the complaint will refer the matter to a senior human resources manager to instigate a formal investigation. The senior human resources manager may deal with the matter him/herself, refer the matter to an internal or external investigator or refer it to a committee of three others in accordance with this policyThe person carrying out the investigation will: interview the victim and the alleged harasser separately interview other relevant third parties separately decide whether the incident(s) of sexual harassment took place produce a report detailing the investigations, findings and any recommendations if the harassment took place, decide what the appropriate remedy for the victim is, in consultation with the victim (i.e.- an apology, a change to working arrangements, a promotion if the victim was demoted because of the harassment, training for the harasser, discipline, suspension, dismissal) follow up to ensure that the recommendations are implemented, that the behavior has stopped, and that the victim is satisfied with the outcome if it cannot determine that the harassment took place, he/she may still makerecommendations to ensure proper functioning of the workplace keep a record of all actions taken ensure that all records concerning the matter are kept confidential ensure that the process is done as quickly as possible and in any event within [14] days of the complaint being madeOutside complaints mechanismsA person who has been subject to sexual harassment can also make a complaint outside of the organization. They can do so through NEBRASKA EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION.Sanctions and disciplinary measuresAnyone who has been found to have sexually harassed another person under the terms of this policy is liable to any of the following sanctions: verbal or written warning Transfer Suspension from the board of directors. Suspension of contractual work. Early cancelation of work contract.The nature of the sanctions will depend on the gravity and extent of the harassment. Suitable deterrent sanctions will be applied to ensure that incidents of sexual harassment are not treated as trivial. Certain serious cases, including physical violence, will result in the immediate dismissal of the harasser.Implementation of this policywill ensure that this policy is widely disseminated to all relevant persons. It will be included in the bylaws. All new employees must be trained on the content of this policy as part of their induction into the organization.It is the responsibility of every manager to ensure that all his/her employees are aware of the policy.Monitoring and evaluationCause for Paws Lincoln recognizes the importance of monitoring this sexual harassment policy and will ensure that it anonymously collects statistics and data as to how it is used and whether it is effective.Supervisors, managers and those responsible for dealing with sexual harassment cases will report on compliance with this policy, including the number of incidents, how they were dealt with, and any recommendations made. This will be done on a yearly basis. As a result of this report, the organization will evaluate this policy's effectiveness and make any changes needed.
WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION POLICY	Cause for Paws - Lincoln requires directors, officers and employees to observe high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities. As employees and representatives of the Cause for Paws - Lincoln, we must practice honesty and integrity in fulfilling our responsibilities and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.Reporting ResponsibilityThis Whistle-blower Policy is intended to encourage and enable employees and others to raise serious concerns internally so that Cause for Paws - Lincoln can address and correct inappropriate conduct and actions. It is the responsibility of all board members, officers, employees and volunteers to report concerns about violations of Cause for Paws - Lincolns code of ethics or suspected violations of law or regulations that govern Cause for Paws - Lincolns operations.No RetaliationIt is contrary to the values of Cause for Paws - Lincoln for anyone to retaliate against any board member, officer, employee or volunteer who in good faith reports an ethics violation, or a suspected violation of law, such as a complaint of discrimination, or suspected fraud, or suspected violation of any regulation governing the operations of Cause for Paws - Lincoln. An employee who retaliatesagainst someone who has reported a violation in good faith is subject to discipline up to and including termination of employment.Reporting ProcedureCause for Paws - Lincoln has an open door policy and suggests that employees share their questions, concerns, suggestions or complaints with their supervisor. If you are not comfortable speaking with your supervisor or you are not satisfied with your supervisors response, you are encouraged to speak with Chasity Smith, Secretary. Supervisors and managers are required to report complaints or concerns about suspected ethical and legal violations in writing to the Cause for Paws - Lincolns Compliance Officer, Chasity Smith, Secretary,who has the responsibility to investigate all reported complaints. Employees with concerns or complaints may also submit their concerns in writing directly to their supervisor or the Executive Director or the organizations Compliance Officer.Compliance OfficerThe Cause for Paws - Lincoln's Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that all complaints about unethical or illegal conduct are investigated and resolved. The Compliance Officer will advise the Executive Director and/or the Board of Directors of all complaints and their resolution and will report at least annually to the Treasurer/Chair of the Finance Committee/Audit Committee] on compliance activity relating to accounting or alleged financial improprieties.Accounting and Auditing MattersThe Cause for Paws - Lincoln Compliance Officer shall immediately notify the AuditCommittee/Finance Committee of any concerns or complaint regarding corporate accounting practices, internal controls or auditing and work with the committee until the matter is resolved.Acting in Good FaithAnyone filing a written complaint concerning a violation or suspected violation must be acting in good faith and have reasonable grounds for believing the information disclosed indicates a violation. Any allegations that prove not to be substantiated and which prove to have been made maliciously or knowingly to be false will be viewed as a serious disciplinary offense.ConfidentialityViolations or suspected violations may be submitted on a confidential basis by the complainant. Reports of violations or suspected violations will be kept confidential to the extent possible, consistent with the need to conduct an adequate investigation.Handling of Reported ViolationsThe Cause for Paws - Lincoln s Compliance Officer will notify the person who submitted a complaint and acknowledge receipt of the reported violation or suspected violation. All reports will be promptly investigated and appropriate corrective action will be taken if warranted by the investigation.Compliance Officer: * {Note: The Compliance Officer may be a board member, the Executive Director, or a third party designated by the organization to receive, investigate and respond to complaints.}Adair S SturgisPresident, Cause for Paws LincolnPolicy approved by the Board of Directors on 06-01-2024

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Additional Data

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Software Version:	2025v4.0

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE MAIN FOCUS OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO SUPPORT DOG RESCUE AND CANINE SURVIVAL PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE NEEDS AND ASSISTANCE OF OTHER ANIMALS. DONATIONS ARE CONTRIBUTED TO LOCAL AND STATE-SIDE NONPROFIT ANIMAL RESCUE AND WELFARE GROUPS.
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3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	3
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	4
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2025 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	0
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........		4,267
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	473,658	566,903
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....		0
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)		0
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	473,658	571,170
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	23,016	27,223
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	196,738	264,461
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....		0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 24,979
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	226,365	275,533
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	446,119	567,217
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	27,539	3,953
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	56,633	60,583
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	4,768	5,259
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	51,865	55,324

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 357,263 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	1.1 501(C)(3) ASSISTANCE PROGRAMOur organization donated $27,223.19 to Local Animal Rescue and Charity Groups, and $72,950.89 to individual veterinary care and pet food under our Fashion for Compassion Pet Care program for a grand total of $100,174.08 donated to our causes. Pet owners in need of veterinary care for their pets voluntarily sign an application form stating their inability to pay while providing up to date documents with their bank statements and or tax returns to qualify for their Pets veterinary care. These applicants are screened and if eligible we will pay up to 100% of the cost of necessary services payable only to the Veterinarian(s) of our choice directly. The pet owner must complete & sign the application form before calling at our direction with the veterinarian to provide care appointments. We will try to accommodate their Pets needs as soon as possible with immediate care.Our Organization, its members, staff are in no way responsible civilly or criminally in any case beyond our stated voucher monetary amount approved on a case-by-case basis. We ask that the pet owner try to pay at least 25% of the cost direct to the veterinarian if initially possible. There are other ways to raise money for the owner such as GoFundMe and Sadies Dog Fund to pay any costs not covered us. Others can come to help at the store by volunteering.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	Heartfelt Care Fund distributed $72,950.89 to Veterinary clinics for veterinary care. Pet owners in need of veterinary care for their pets sign an application form stating their inability to pay along with their bank statements and or tax returns to qualify for their pets veterinary care. These applicants are screened and if eligible we will pay 100% of the cost of necessary services payable to the Veterinarian directly. Our veterinarian will provide immediate care. We ask that the pet owner try to pay perhaps 25% of the cost if possible. There are other ways to repay the 25% such as volunteering at the store.

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4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses357,263

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(1) CHASITY M SMITH...................................................................... Secretary	30.00 ................. 0.00	X	X	58,800	0	0
(2) ADAIR S STURGIS...................................................................... President & CEO	60.00 ................. 0.00	X	X	10,400	0	0
(3) DARREN C STURGIS...................................................................... Treasurer	5.00 ................. 0.00	X	X	0	0	0

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	69,200

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	4,267

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		4,267

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2a	SALES OF DONATED ITEMS	459510	566,903	566,903
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f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		566,903

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			0
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds			0
5 Royalties...........			0
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6a	Gross rents	6a
b	Less: rental expenses	6b
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			0
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b
c	Gain or (loss)	7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........			0
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			0
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..			0
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			0

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d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			0
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			571,170	566,903

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	27,223	27,223
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........	0
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............	0
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......	0
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	69,200	22,836	22,836	23,528
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........	0
7	Other salaries and wages........	195,261	195,261
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	0
9	Other employee benefits .......	0
10	Payroll taxes ...........	0
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	0
b	Legal .........	0
c	Accounting ...........	4,665		4,665
d	Lobbying ...........	0
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	0
f	Investment management fees ......	0
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	5,518	4,744	774
12	Advertising and promotion ....	13,447		13,447
13	Office expenses .......	2,853		2,853
14	Information technology ......	7,470		7,470
15	Royalties ..	0
16	Occupancy ...........	98,762		98,762
17	Travel ............	832		832
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	0
20	Interest ...........	0
21	Payments to affiliates .......	0
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	2,808	94	1,263	1,451
23	Insurance ...	877	877
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	VET CARE	72,951	72,951
b	SALES TAX	31,953	31,953
c	UTILITIES	17,477		17,477
d	SERVICE SUPPLIES	11,533		11,533
e	All other expenses	4,387	1,324	3,063
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	567,217	357,263	184,975	24,979
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			31,316	1	38,074
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........				2	0
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3	0
4	Accounts receivable, net .............				4	0
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5	0
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6	0
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7	0
8	Inventories for sale or use ............				8	0
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......				9	0
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	42,180
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	29,688	15,173	10c	12,492
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .				11	0
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12	0
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13	0
14	Intangible assets ...............			144	14	17
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			10,000	15	10,000
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			56,633	16	60,583

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....		17
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	4,768	25	5,259
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	4,768	26	5,259

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........		27
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........		28
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds	51,865	31	55,324
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	51,865	32	55,324
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	56,633	33	60,583

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....
c	Leasehold improvements	33,929	22,584	11,345
d	Equipment ....	1,787	1,787
e	Other .....	6,464	5,317	1,147
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				12,492

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
EMERGENCY FUND	2,000
SALES TAX PAYABLE	3,259







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	5,259
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII